Michael Firth
New Zealand film director and film producer
About Michael Firth
Lived 1948 – 2016 (aged 68). Michael Firth was a New Zealand film director, film producer, screenwriter and director.
Michael John Firth (1949 – 9 October 2016) was a New Zealand film director and writer. Firth's first film, Off the Edge, was the first New Zealand feature to be Oscar-nominated.
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Who was Michael Firth?
New Zealand film director and film producer (1948-2016)
When was Michael Firth born?
Michael Firth was born on 16 January 1948.
When did Michael Firth die?
Michael Firth died on 9 October 2016.
What was Michael Firth's occupation?
Michael Firth was a film director, film producer, screenwriter and director.
What nationality was Michael Firth?
Michael Firth was New Zealand.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Michael Firth. https://biography.guide/michael-firth/
MLA: "Michael Firth." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/michael-firth/.
Chicago: "Michael Firth." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/michael-firth/.
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